The image is a vintage, black and white illustration of a vertical section of human skin, likely a microscopic view. It appears to be a scientific or medical illustration, possibly from a textbook or research paper. The image is grainy and has a slightly aged appearance. The top portion of the image shows the epidermis, with a clearly defined, wavy boundary. Beneath the epidermis is the dermis, which appears as a textured, fibrous layer. The dermis is characterized by a network of ridges and valleys, and it contains what appear to be hair follicles and other skin structures. The illustration is labeled "FIG. 47. HUMAN SKIN, VERTICAL SECTION. x 100." This indicates that the image is a figure from a publication and that the magnification is 100x. There is also a note at the bottom right corner that says "to face page 156." The overall impression is one of scientific accuracy and detail, with a focus on the microscopic structure of human skin.